Leica SL2-S vs Sony W650

Lets examine more closely at the Leica SL2-S versus Sony W650, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and W650 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The SL2-S was launched 9 years later than the W650 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL2-S grades against the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL2-S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Leica SL2-S Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2-S enjoys outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2-S versus the W650.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and W650 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and W650.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica SL2-S will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SL2-S provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.